Van Gaal named as Bayern coach
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Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed the appointment of Louis van Gaal as their new head coach in succession to Jurgen Klinsmann.
Van Gaal, who led AZ Alkmaar to the Dutch title this season, has been released from his contract with the Eredivisie club and will officially take up the reins as Klinsmann's successor on July 1.
The 57-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Bundesliga outfit.
Van Gaal was given the green light to make the switch following a meeting between Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, general manager Uli Hoeness and AZ president Dirk Scheringa, general manager Toon Gerbrands and director of sport Marcel Brands in Alkmaar today.
The two clubs reached an amicable agreement "without any conditions" for Van Gaal to leave AZ one year before his contract was due to expire, according to a press release from Bayern.
However, the Bavarian outfit have agreed to travel to Alkmaar for a friendly match "free of charge" to thank the Dutch club for accommodating their wishes in appointing Van Gaal.
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was he a champion at barcelona ?
i know he was a champion for PSV ... a champion at AZ Alkmaar ... now moving to a Champion Bayern Muncih next season .
Well done .
Next he will take charge of Man City .